Attention Writers and
Attendees of the 50th Anniversary Bouchercon, 2019:
YES, there will be an
anthology this year! And yes, you can submit a story for consideration as long
as you’re a registered conference attendee! Here’s all you need to know:
–
One of Bouchercon 50’s goals is to make the largest charitable contribution in
the history of the conference. All proceeds from the sale of the books will go
toward that effort! LIFT, Literary Instruction For Texas, works to enhance and
strengthen communities by teaching adults to read. And Bouchercon gets to help
in that mission this year!
–
For a theme, think no further than the conference slogan: Denim, Diamonds, and
Death!
– Original stories are vastly preferred.
Absolutely no reprints, please.
–
Stories should be less than five thousand words. Approximately. Sort of. But
you know writers.
– The book itself will once again be published
by the fine folks at Down & Out Books.
– The deadline for all stories will be June
1st.
If you think you’ve got
the story for the anthology, not just a story, please send it to
rick@downandoutmagazine.com. We’ll have the book for sale in the book room with
some signings and hopefully we’ll be able to make a meaningful contribution to
LIFT as well as showcase some of the amazing talent in the Bouchercon writing
community.
So let’s go, people.
Bring it on!
Sincerely,
Rick Ollerman
5 comments:
Has the Bill Crider Prize deadline really been extended? Bouchercon link still shows 3/1/19.
Do stories for the anthology need to be set in Texas?
EF, I'm not sure what the extended date is for the Bill Crider Prize. I'll see if I can find out.
Judy, for the anthology, I think!, the stories can be set anywhere so long as the story is a mystery.
Ben
Those of us on the SMFS list have been informed late today by Jim Jackson who says he is reviewing each submission as it comes in to ensure it is in by the deadline today, March 1, and Paula Gail Benson, Contest Co-ordinator for the Bill Crider Contest, that the deadline has NOT been extended.
KRT
Thanks, Kevin. I appreciate the update.
Ben
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